Beaufort, Elodie 2018 Vin Mousseux (Cremant Bourg) L'Or de Vix Extra Brut

The 2018 Elodie Beaufort Cremant is made by Reol Beaufort of Champagne Andre Beaufort and his wife Elodie from vines about 1/4 mile from the Champagne zone (Aube) on kimmeridjian and oxfordian limestone. 100% Pinot Noir. Zero SO2 is added and the fermentation and prise de mousse are with wild yeasts, aged in old barriques. Disgorged in July of 2023. The nose is rich and complex with hazelnuts and toasted brioche, with hints of green apple. The palate is quite the contrast - chiseled, crisp and focused with soaring acidity and a dry finish that would lend itself nicely to food. A vibrant Champagne by another name, serve with everything from oysters to fried chicken!